When I first landed in Japan back in 2020, I thought I was ready for everything — the language, the culture, the food.Spoiler: I wasn’t. Even after five years, I still remember those first few weeks — a mix of awe, confusion, and constant “Wait, what just happened?” moments. If you’re planning to move to […]
10 Things That Shock Every Foreigner When They Move to Japan (From My First Year Here) Read More »
When I first moved to Japan, I thought I knew what daily life would be like—clean trains, sushi lunches, and neon lights.But living here taught me that Japan is less about what you see… and more about what you feel. So here’s what an ordinary day actually looks like for a foreigner living in Japan
🌅 A Day in the Life of a Foreigner in Japan (What It’s Really Like) Read More »
I was fascinated when I first came to Japan. Everything looked beautiful, from the perfect gardens to the quiet tea houses.But over time, I realized that Japanese beauty isn’t about perfection at all.It’s about accepting imperfection — and finding peace in it.That’s the heart of Wabi-Sabi. 🍃 What Wabi-Sabi Really Means “Wabi” once meant the
🧘♀️ The Japanese Concept of Wabi-Sabi: Finding Beauty in Imperfection Read More »
Making friends in Japan can be tough — not because Japanese people are unfriendly, but because social norms, language, and lifestyle rhythms are totally different from what most foreigners are used to. But the good news? In 2025, there are more apps than ever designed to help you meet locals, practice Japanese, or just share
🤝 Best Apps to Make Japanese Friends in 2025 (Real Reviews & Tips from an Expat) Read More »
Japan’s Hidden Social Code Japan is famous for its clean streets, punctual trains, and polite people. But behind that order lies a world of unspoken rules that shape daily life — rules that foreigners often break without even realizing. When I first moved to Japan, I thought “politeness” was just about saying arigatou or sumimasen.I
🏮 The Unwritten Rules of Living in Japan (That Foreigners Always Learn the Hard Way) Read More »
When I first moved to Japan, I wasn’t a minimalist.I was the opposite — my suitcases were full of “just in case” items I never used.But after five years of living in Kyoto, I learned that Japanese minimalism isn’t about less stuff.It’s about more life. 🍵 The Truth About Japanese Minimalism If you search “minimalism”
🏡 How Japanese Minimalism Changed My Life (And Why the West Got It Wrong) Read More »
